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Multidrug-Resistant Shigella sonnei Bacteremia among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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8 2023
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 2023; 29(8):1668-1671
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:Increased invasive bloodstream infections caused by multidrug resistant Shigella sonnei were noted in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during 2021-2023. Whole-genome sequencing revealed clonal transmission of genotype 3.6.1.1.2 (CipR.MSM5) among persons experiencing homelessness. Improvements in identifying Shigella species, expanding treatment options for multidrug resistant infections, and developing public health partnerships are needed.
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Pubmed ID:37486309
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10370870
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Volume:29
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Issue:8
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